In this lush epic fantasy, an empress yearning for freedom, a half fairy who has renounced humanity, and a clever spirit with his own agenda must save an empire on the brink of world-ending war.
Yifan, fourth wife of a wicked emperor, is patiently plotting his demise. All the while, she’s pursued by Jin, a handsome fox spirit who comes to her nightly with devious bargains. She has resisted his allure…so far. But as her husband’s cruelty grows, time is running out and the forces of a nutcrack...






















